All fatal accidents are devastating. Perhaps many would agree, however, that few car accidents are as tragic as those that claim the life of a child. Sadly, just such a fatal crash occurred recently in Ohio.A multiple vehicle collision took the life of a 4-year-old...
Month: January 2018
Drug injuries often serious when pharmacy errors occur
Most Ohio residents have no choice but to trust in the knowledge and professional competence of pharmacists when it comes to the prescription medications they need to keep them and their children healthy. Unfortunately, sometimes this trust is misplaced and pharmacy...
Two companies settle for $215,000 in asbestos exposure lawsuit
Ohio and other states have a number of stringent laws and regulations governing working with asbestos. While the specifics may vary from place to place, the stipulations exist to protect both workers and the public from the hazards associated with asbestos exposure....
Woman alleges husband’s cancer death caused by employers
Previous exposure to asbestos continues to wreak havoc on the lives of individuals in Ohio and across the country. Those who worked in metal factories or with high-heat machinery, in car part or textile manufacturing and materials processing plants and more...
Disobeying traffic laws can lead to fatal automobile accidents
Ohio traffic laws exist for a reason: to keep everyone on the roads safe. When a driver disobeys these laws, whether accidentally or through carelessness or selfish disregard, the risk of automobile accidents increases greatly, and sometimes, the resultant wrecks...
$6M settlement for families in toxic materials lawsuit
Whether in Ohio or any other state, employers are expected – and legally required – to take certain safety precautions when it comes to the well-being of their employees. Unfortunately, sometimes things as simple as laziness, miscommunication or human error mean that...
The scent of caution
A machine shop has a particular smell. It is a mix of burning steel, oil and ozone from the circuits that run the oldest machines. For many, it is an unpleasant smell, but for machinists, mechanics and many of the Ohioans who work in manufacturing, it's like coming...
Macy’s facing product liability lawsuit after jacket catches fire
Clothing manufacturers and retailers are expected to follow strict regulations when it comes to flammability. This is to ensure the safety of consumers in Ohio or across the nation who purchase their articles to wear. In another state, a woman has filed a product...
Families sue over highly toxic chemicals in school buildings
While it thankfully did not occur in Ohio, a recently filed lawsuit concerns a subject that is the worst nightmare of many parents, no matter where they live. Almost 40 families are suing their school district, their state and Monsanto, alleging exposure to highly...
Exposure to asbestos fibers causes woman to develop lung cancer
Asbestos was traditionally used throughout Ohio and elsewhere for decades because the inexpensive, naturally occurring substance's fire-resistant and insulating properties made it ideal to help increase strength without adding weight. However, it became apparent that...